The monarch of Eastern Qi leaned on the golden chair, there was a palace maid holding a palace fan behind him, and around the dragon chair, there were two eunuchs who lowered their hands and bowed their heads, unable to see clearly. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

The ministers were on the head, Qi Ning saw Ling Huxu at a glance, Ling Huxu was at the head of the civil officials, and on the other side was a military general in cyan armor, nearly fifty years old, burly, full of beard, Qi Ning guessed that since this military general can stand at the head of the generals, his status is naturally not trivial, and the Eastern Qi has the saying that the empire is double, and this person is likely to be the Governor of the Eastern Qi Naval Army, Shen Tuluo.

The monarch of Eastern Qi asked, and Qi Ning arched his hand and said, "Exactly!" ”

The Eastern Qi monarch leaned forward slightly, a little far away, looked Qi Ning up and down, and then said with a smile: "Your Chu State's Qi generals are brave, but they can't imagine giving birth to such a beautiful son." ”

Qi Ning smiled faintly and did not answer.

"Jinyihou, this time you led the delegation to my Daqi, what is the matter?" The Eastern Qi monarch leaned back on the dragon chair and asked lazily.

Qi Ning arched his hand and said: "On the order of the emperor, this time I led a delegation to come in order to repair the good of the two countries, your two countries are located in friendly neighbors, and they have always been harmonious. ”

The monarch of the Eastern Qi Kingdom stroked his beard and said: "My princess Tianxiang has not yet left the cabinet, could it be that you are asking for a kiss to Tianxiang on this trip?" ”

Qi Ning said: "Exactly." Our emperor has a decree to welcome Princess Tianxiang back to my Chu country, and immediately canonize her as the queen of Chu country, and will never snub Her Royal Highness the princess. ”

"Empress of Chu?" The monarch of the Eastern Qi Kingdom showed a hint of satisfaction: "Your Chu State and I have been in Great Qi for many years, but there has not been a major sword and soldier dispute, and it can be regarded as good neighborliness and friendship. Fu Xu said: "Tianxiang married into your Chu State, and after being canonized, the little emperor of your Chu State is my son-in-law, and being a son-in-law is naturally to honor the old father-in-law." ”

Qi Ning turned his head and made a look, Wu Dalin had already stepped forward with the gift list in both hands, went around to the side of the pool, only walked a few steps, and a little eunuch came forward on the side, took the gift list in Wu Dalin's hand, turned to the monarch of Eastern Qi, the monarch of Eastern Qi bowed slightly, the little eunuch opened the gift list, and read it out in public.

The gift prepared by Chu State this time is not not rich, the little eunuch sang for a long time, many of the civil and military ministers on both sides are slightly bowed, from the richness of this gift list can also be seen that Chu State is full of sincerity this time, and it can be regarded as giving enough face to Dongqi, although the monarch of Dongqi has a tired face, but it can also be seen from his expression that he is satisfied with the dowry sent by Chu.

At this moment, I heard a shout from outside: "The envoy of the Northern Han Dynasty, Prince Yu, led a delegation to meet him." ”

Immediately I saw Yu Wangye, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes, leading a group of people into the main hall, Beitangfeng followed closely by Yu Wangye's side, compared with last night, he also changed into a splendid costume, obviously also carefully dressed, it looks like Yushu Linfeng, but his complexion is a little tired and has no energy.

Qi Ning knew that Beitang Feng was not in the post house last night, but fooled around outside all night, looking at his complexion, he thought that he had gone to the place of fireworks, and he was consumed with great energy, and then several attendants were also brand new clothes, two of them were holding gift boxes, all of them bowed their heads, very humble.

Prince Yu stepped forward, stood beside Qi Ning, glanced at Qi Ning, and then bowed his hand to the monarch of Eastern Qi: "Han envoy Beitang Yu, see the emperor!" ”

The monarch of Eastern Qi didn't talk nonsense, and asked directly: "Lord Yu, you are also going to Daqi to ask for relatives?" ”

Prince Yu said with a smile: "Exactly." Raised his hand to the north hall wind, and said: "This is my Han Feng prince, but also my emperor's most beloved prince, among my Han princes, only the Feng prince has not yet married the main family, my emperor has a will, especially for the wind prince to your country, in order to form an alliance between the two countries." ”

Ling Huxu, the prime minister of the Eastern Qi Kingdom, who had never said anything, finally smiled at this time: "Lord Yu, you are a step late, and you haven't heard what Chu has said." Chu envoy Jinyihou came this time, also to ask for relatives, but Jinyihou did not ask for relatives for the prince of Chu State, but for the monarch of Chu State. ”

Prince Yu nodded and smiled: "I know a little. The monarch of Chu was a young man, and he had not yet got married, so it was not surprising that he would ask Qi Guo for marriage this time. ”

"The State of Chu married Princess Tianxiang and was immediately canonized as the queen of the State of Chu." Ling Huxu smiled and said: "Chu Guo is full of sincerity, and he also has a lot of respect for the princess. ”

Prince Yu said: "Prime Minister, I can guarantee that the sincerity of my Han State is not under the Chu State. ”

Ling Huxu smiled slightly, but did not speak, but an Eastern Qi official said loudly: "Lord Yu, with all due respect, Her Royal Highness the princess went to the Chu State to be made the queen of the Chu State, but when she arrived in your Han Kingdom, she was only ...... Hehe, although the Prince of the Wind is noble, he is only a prince after all, and it seems that he ..... It seems that it can't be compared with the monarch of Chu. ”

Prince Yu frowned and said, "This lord, could it be that your country is marrying a princess, and it is discussed in terms of the status of a husband?" I didn't think of it beforehand. ”

Ling Huxu smiled and said: "Lord Yu, when the princess marries, she naturally does not choose a husband based on her status. But the level of status also shows the respect for Her Royal Highness the princess. ”

"The dowry prepared by my lord this time is enough to show the respect that my Han Kingdom has for the princess." Prince Yu said loudly: "My lord knows that the king loves to hunt, Maling Mountain is a grass and tree style, there are countless birds and beasts, it is an unparalleled hunting ground, so my lord wants to give ....... to Maling Mountain!" ”

Before Prince Yu finished speaking, everyone present changed color in shock, and Qi Ning was also taken aback.

Last night, Ling Huxu passed the news, Qi Ning always felt that he was not finalized, and he must not be taken lightly, but deep down he still had some confidence in his heart, and felt that the chances of Chu Guo were always greater, but he didn't want Han Guo to come to such a hand, but he didn't expect it at all in advance.

Although Prince Yu didn't finish all his words, the meaning was already obvious, and it seemed that he was going to cut the land and ask for relatives.

The monarch of Eastern Qi originally looked sleepy, but when he heard Prince Yu's blunt words, he suddenly came to his senses, and even showed a little excitement, sat up straight, leaned forward, and asked, "Maling Mountain?" You guys..... Are you going to give Ma Lingshan to me? ”

"Returning to your lordship, my lord has this intention." Prince Yu was calm and relaxed, obviously thinking that as soon as this killer feature came out, the victory was in his hands: "The king likes to hunt, although there are many hunting places in the territory of Qi Kingdom, but it is not a bad thing to have more hunting grounds like Maling Mountain." ”

"Lord Yu, you gave Malingshan to the emperor, but a large area of land southeast of Malingshan belongs to you Han people." The prince suddenly said: "When we go to Maling Mountain, don't we have to pass through the territory of your Han Kingdom?" ”

Prince Yu smiled and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is too worried. In the southeast of Maling Mountain, there are Daimyo, Yuncheng, Fanxian, Puxian and Yincheng counties, all of which are handed over to your country as a dowry. My lord is willing to marry your country for a hundred years, and it no matter who owns this land. ”

Prince Yu's words can be said to be earth-shattering for the monarchs and ministers of Eastern Qi.

The Northern Han Dynasty sent tens of thousands of troops to attack the Eastern Qi Dynasty, although the feathers returned, but the Eastern Qi did not occupy an inch of land in the Northern Han Dynasty, today, the three-legged stand, the Chu Han is strong and the Eastern Qi is weak, the national policy of the Eastern Qi has always been a check and balance, with the two great powers to contain each other, survive in the world.

In fact, the monarchs and ministers of Eastern Qi all knew in their hearts that the stalemate between Chu and Han was the best situation for Eastern Qi, and once any of them became strong, it would not be good news for Qi countries.

Surviving in the cracks of the Eastern Qi Dynasty, self-protection is reluctant, and if it is to expand the territory, it is simply a fool's dream, and it is not easy to keep the existing land.

Although the State of Qi repelled the advance of the Northern Han Dynasty that year, the Eastern Qi has always been under the threat of the Northern Han Dynasty, and the most fatal is Maling Mountain.

Maling Mountain is located in the northwest of Qi State, although it is not big, but it is an extremely important commanding height, Maling Mountain has 5,000 soldiers and horses, condescending, Daimyo, Yuncheng, Fan County and other places are to supply the garrison needs, if the Han State wants to use troops against the Qi State, Maling Mountain is the best frontier position, where you can gather heavy troops, attack the territory of Qi at any time, and as a defense, the Han State has operated Maling Mountain for many years, although it can not be called an iron wall, but if Qi wants to fight Maling Mountain, it is also a fool's dream.

In fact, the Eastern Qi is not without planning, and wants to find an opportunity to take Maling Mountain, but after many studies, and does not consider the reinforcements of the Han State, just to lay down Maling Mountain, the manpower and financial resources consumed are astronomical, once defeated, the consequences are even more unimaginable, that is that the Eastern Qi can never afford it.

Over the years, Dongqi's delusions about Malingshan have long since disappeared, but they never thought that the Han Kingdom would take Malingshan as a dowry.

Just marrying a princess, without spending a single soldier and occupying Maling Mountain, the defensive posture of Eastern Qi will be greatly improved, at least not always worried that the Han people will rush over from Maling Mountain at any time.

Although Qi Ning didn't know the importance of Malingshan to the strategic position of Eastern Qi, it was already unexpected for the Northern Han Dynasty to cut the land and ask for relatives, and he knew very well in his heart, but at this moment, the previous advantage of the Chu State had disappeared.

Wu Dalin also frowned at this moment.

He was born in the army, and he is even more clear about this, knowing the strategic position of Malingshan, thinking that the Han people ceded Malingshan, which is really bloody, just to succeed in courting relatives, is it too ridiculous to come up with such conditions, after all, Malingshan is in hand, and the threat of the Han State to the Eastern Qi will always exist, once the Malingshan is handed over, and the Han State wants to plot the Eastern Qi again, the troops and financial resources that need to be consumed will be multiplied, for the Han State, ceding the Maling Mountain, if it is a fiasco, if it is a fiasco.